The Stepfather

Name: The Stepfather
Director: Joseph Ruben
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1987
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen

He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up...Neither could the others...

19871h 29m6.5(383 votes)

HorrorThriller

Synopsis

Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison has just murdered his entire family. After adopting a new identity and skipping town, he begins building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter. However, he soon begins struggling to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.

The Stepfather (1987) is a horror and thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben. It stars Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, and Shelley Hack. The film runs for 1 hour 29 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 383 votes.

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Director

Joseph Ruben

Cast

Terry O'Quinn

Jerry Blake

Jill Schoelen

Stephanie Maine

Shelley Hack

Susan

Charles Lanyer

Dr. Bondurant

Stephen Shellen

Jim Ogilvie

Stephen E. Miller

Al Brennan

Robyn Stevan

Karen

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Where can I watch The Stepfather?

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Who stars in The Stepfather?

The Stepfather stars Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, and Charles Lanyer, and was directed by Joseph Ruben.

How long is The Stepfather?

The Stepfather has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes.

When did The Stepfather come out?

The Stepfather was released in 1987.

What genre is The Stepfather?

The Stepfather is a horror and thriller film.

Is The Stepfather worth watching?

The Stepfather holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.